WildBill1

A lot like the tach I install, don't you want some gages to go with it.[ATTACH]85663[/ATTACH]

Instead of asking for permission go for redemption after the fact......works for me. Good luck on staying alive though your not me.

Even though I'm a gage person I think your idea would work on 1st & 2nd Gen. bikes. Harley is doing this on their new models this year. You run with your idea sounds great.

He definitely knows how to dismount and land in an accident...............

Shed the trailer and have fun in the curves. I don't go by lean angle, I just look at my Chicken-Strip on the rear tire. If its less than 1/2" my bike and me are having fun. If I got too take enough to pull a trailer I need to be going in the SUV.

I agree its not the speed so much as the handling that kills. Goes back to the old saying, "Drive like Hell and You'll soon get there"......

All your Harleys these days have anti-thief key fobs that lock-out the ignition system in the absence of the key fob. Just another way Harley stays up with the times.

Yea some of us were drafted in this Country's Army, but thanks anyway.

Sang IT Cowpuc, Sang IT Cowpuc.................

I too up-dated to a Harley got GPS, CD player, XM Satellite Radio, ABS Brakes and .......oh did I mention its an 2008 model. Also I almost forgot it came fuel injected with hydraulic lifters. I still like reading and working on Yamaha's, that's why I'm still hanging around.

Also take a mirror and a bright light LED type and give that gas tank a good inspection for insurance. May or may not be rust particles getting in those carbs.

Don, wishing the best to You and Eileen. Anymore Harley's are pretty boring bikes no carb. issues or funny noises coming from the transmission just ride and change oil occasionally. Maintenance Days are a thing of the past. WildBill

Last time I checked they was there and tight.

I built this from a 99 Venture a couple years ago. The owner is a member here goes by FoyerBoy. It was a labor of love.[ATTACH]82299[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]82300[/ATTACH]

Perfect platform for a fast Cafe' Bike. The black and gold trim one reminds me of my 71 Kaw. 500 triple. Would do close too 140mph. with Bill Wergees expansion chambers installed. In the seventies if you wanted a fast Croch Rocket you built a Cafe' Bike.

Its all detailed in the Yamaha Service Manuel, but I wouldn't be too overly concerned about them if you have changed oil regularly and used good quality oil. Yamaha Cam Chains are much longer and ride against a much longer tensioner or bearing surface.

The Royal Star Venture has (4) spring loaded tensioners and (4) rubber steel laminated chain rails the cam chain rides against.

Looks like its holding its own OK. Maybe this was food for thought for Harley.

Yes I checked the inner by means of a LED light and a Dental Mirror rather pulling the cam plate.

Also, failed to mention the pictures are taken from a 08 Harley CVO Ultra.

Not a good Day here in the South for riding, so maintenance is on the agenda. After 30,000 miles I decided to take a look at my chain tensioners..... was I pleasantly surprised!!! I traded for this CVO Ultra a couple months ago. Previous owner always used Harley Syn-3 oil from day one and yes I will too. Unless You'All see something I'm missing it will probably be at least another 60k before I look again. This is the third Harley I've had the Timing Chain cover off. The other two had slight ware with the spring loaded type tensioners but still not excessive. They don't make them like they use-too aren't some of glad.[ATTACH]82053[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]82054[/ATTACH]

In case you havn't found out by now, 2nd Gen. bikes only take so much verbal abuse before they tend to get even. Must be Carma, just keep the Seafoam handy and turn the Radio up little to drown out any odd sounds from below.

From an, "X Ground Pounder", I'm with you "Fly Boy", fortify the borders.

Just when I had the gauge installation down pat.

Because!!!!!!!